Tag: plugin vulnerability
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LiteSpeed Plugin Flaw Exploited to Run Scripts as Root
A critical flaw in the LiteSpeed plugin, CVE-2026-48172, is being actively exploited to give cPanel users unlimited power, allowing them to run scripts as root. This severe vulnerability, rated 10.0 on the CVSS scale, puts your online security at risk and demands immediate attention.
Funnel Builder Flaw Exploited for WooCommerce Checkout Skimming
A critical vulnerability in the Funnel Builder plugin for WordPress is being actively exploited, allowing attackers to inject malicious JavaScript into WooCommerce checkout pages and skim sensitive customer info. Over 40,000 online stores using the plugin may be at risk.
Funnel Builder Plugin Exploited to Inject Credit Card Skimmers
A vulnerability in the popular Funnel Builder plugin, used on over 40,000 websites, has been exploited to inject credit card skimmers into WooCommerce checkout pages, putting sensitive payment data at risk. This flaw allows attackers to sneak malicious code into checkout pages, harvesting valuable information from unsuspecting customers.
Hackers exploit auth flaw in Burst Statistics WordPress plugin
A critical bug in the Burst Statistics WordPress plugin, affecting 200,000 sites, allows hackers to impersonate administrators and gain unauthorized access. This alarming vulnerability, already showing signs of exploitation, puts countless websites at risk.
Checkmarx Plugin Compromised with Infostealer in Supply-Chain Attack
A rogue version of Checkmarx's Jenkins Application Security Testing plugin was compromised by the TeamPCP hacker group, who left a taunting message in the about section, claiming another supply-chain attack success. The group has been linked to a string of similar breaches, delivering credential-stealing malware.
TeamPCP Breaches Checkmarx Jenkins Plugin Again
If you're using the Checkmarx Jenkins AST plugin, make sure you're on a safe footing by using version 2.0.13-829.vc72453fa_1c16 or earlier, published on December 17, 2025, as newer versions may be vulnerable. Checkmarx has since released a patched version, 2.0.13-848.v76e89de8a_053, available on GitHub and the Jenkins Marketplace.
Checkmarx Plugin Sabotaged in Fresh TeamPCP Intrusion
Checkmarx issued a warning on May 9, 2026, that a tampered version of its Jenkins AST plugin had been released on the Jenkins Marketplace, posing a risk to continuous-integration pipelines. The company quickly responded by urging customers to update to a trusted version, 2.0.13-829.vc72453fa_1c16, to safeguard their systems.
WordPress Plugin Exposes 70,000 Sites to Backdoor Vulnerability
A shocking security vulnerability has been uncovered in a popular WordPress plugin, leaving over 70,000 sites open to backdoor attacks that can inject malicious code on demand. The issue was discovered in the Quick Page/Post Redirect plugin, which was infected with a hidden backdoor five years ago.
WordPress Plugin Suite Compromised, Malware Deployed on Thousands of Sites
Thousands of websites have been unwittingly turned into malware gateways due to a massive compromise of over 30 WordPress plugins in the EssentialPlugin package, highlighting a disturbing vulnerability in the internet ecosystem. This security breach has left countless sites exposed, raising urgent questions about accountability and prevention.
Compromised Plugin Update Injects Backdoor into WordPress Sites
A widely used WordPress plugin, Smart Slider 3 Pro, was compromised when hackers hijacked its update system to push a poisoned version containing a backdoor, putting over 800,000 active installations at risk. This alarming breach raises critical questions about trust and security in the mechanisms we rely on to protect our online presence.
Hackers Exploit Smart Slider Plugin to Deploy Malicious Code
Hackers have hijacked the update system for the popular Smart Slider 3 Pro plugin, deploying a malicious release that lets them take control of affected websites. This alarming breach highlights the vulnerability of even trusted software update channels to exploitation.